Culture Coffee Coming to Kennedy Street

Our motto is Coffee, Culture and Conversation…we want to get more people offline and in person and start forming that sense of community across all cultures. We plan to share our culture (African American) with others and look forward to having others share their culture with us…the guys at the Ethophian Deli two doors down have promised to host a Ethiopian Tea Ceremony (that should be fun).

Of course, we’ll be offering delicious coffee and espresso drinks, free Wi-Fi and LOTS of culture (spoken word/poetry slams, book readings, chess tournaments, panel discussions with various speakers, featured Cultures of the Month).

Sounds like an amazing addition to Kennedy Street. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Huzza! We bought a house two blocks from there last year, and nearly every day since we’ve remarked on how much we’ve wanted a coffee shop within a short walking distance. Keep the community posted on an opening date!

If the coffee is good and the atmosphere’s cozy, you can count on a couple regulars! :)

OH MY GOD THIS IS THE GREATEST NEWS. Just yesterday I was reading the thread about no investment love for Kennedy St, and a bunch of us posting how much we’d love a coffee shop, and BAM. There it is! This is absolutely THRILLING.

This is so great. Have been waiting for local businesses to see the huge potential of Kennedy St. Glad to see a couple new places here and excited about the possibility that there will be more coming. At least I hope so. I think the neighborhood will be very supportive.

Heeey, wait a minute, our business plan was supposed to be confidential! ;)

Shamyra Edmonds

Wonderful news! I’ve been waiting for a nice coffee spot to open up on Kennedy! I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2008 and happy to see re-investment into the busiiness corridor. We just need a little face lift and much more community building outlets.

Best news ever! Kennedy Street is movin’ on up. I’d say this corridor will be like H St one day ;)

Dno

It’s fascinating what a difference neighborhood expectations make in the response to this type of news. If this were to open on U Street or in Adams Morgan it would be greeted with a collective shrug. Sounds like a cool concept though and ood for Kennedy street.

Anonymous

yes of course the specific neighborhood makes a differences for the reaction.

Opening another “concept” restaurant on U Street at this point is like bringing sand to the beach. Ditto for a new bar in Adams Morgan.

Looking forward to giving them my business and support.

Anonymous

i rode the E2 through here for years and the amount of funeral homes on this stretch makes no sense. one time stopped in traffic, on the bus, i could see the deceased lying in state from my seat. not cool

sbc

how dare people die and impede the beautiful view along your bus route!

Anonymous

i feel the same way when i see the bud light truck loading in cases of beer to a bar. NOT COOL!

@AnononWednesday – Aww we missed you but I hope you get a chance to stop thru.

16thStHeightsNeighbor

This is great news! I would have been happy just to hear about a coffee shop opening on Kennedy–Kennedy St has so much potential and neighbors I’ve spoken to want more spaces where we can go and maybe meet a new neighbor. I love the cultural element, that this place will try to share different peoples’ experiences and open our minds. Can’t wait to become a regular!

@16thStHeightsNeighbor – You are on the same page with us. We hope to have people dialogue with open minds.

We’re having a few signs made one reads “Enjoy your FREEDOM of speech but please use it with RESPECT” and my fav. that I spotted somewhere: “All unattended children will be given an espresso & a free puppy.”

16thStHeightsNeighbor

Nice:)
If I’m unattended and young at heart, can I get a free puppy too? Just kidding…kind of.

@K8te and @DavidG: That can change, it’s just that we sat in the area on different times and days and just didn’t see any traffic on Sunday…I’ll tell my partner.

Idaho Ave

Im over on Hamilton street and am very thrilled to see this development. I will say, since I moved in, the only place i’ve frequented is Tony’s Place on Kennedy. Delicious diner food for a low price. They used to not be open sundays but started opening on sunday in february. The place is PACKED when I go between 10am and 1 pm lately!

BrightwoodQ.Parker

Yes, yes, yes, please open on Sundays, even if it’s just 10:00-1:00 or something! We need some weekend snackery and caffeination!

K8te

I understand, but I think with a coffee shop that foot traffic will be on the rise!

vcooper

I’m very excited about all the comments about Culture Coffee coming to Kennedy ST NW and look forward to meeting and serving you all.

Rachel

Cool! What is your email Culture Coffee? I can’t find you on Facebook….:(